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AJ53 YEB

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,309 mi
Last recorded101,309 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 101,309 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 101,308 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 101,251 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 89,837 miles

Brake pedal seems very high

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear rear service brakes working but may need more adjustment

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 89,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits was switching between co and Lambda but was mainly lambda that was out (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal seems very high

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 72,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 65,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 57,417 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in outer wall

Fail 26 Feb 2021 57,417 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in outer wall

Pass 13 Mar 2020 56,820 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 55,120 miles

Tyres on front and LH Rear have age related cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2018 52,673 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,062 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,137 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,830 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode on inner face

Fail 3 Mar 2015 42,830 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs starting to corrode on inner face

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,447 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode on inner face. Exhaust corroded at rear box joint.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,981 miles

Exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,909 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,658 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 29,816 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 22,911 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 14,140 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?

Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,435
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
29,587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,119
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 11,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,807
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 9,803
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 8,750
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AJ53 YEB is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 56,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lupo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ53 YEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lupo typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ53 YEB is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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